Japan’s leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima.
Month: August 2025
RFK Jr cancels $500m in funding for mRNA vaccines that counter viruses like Covid
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
Despite Trump’s peace calls, Russian attacks on Ukraine double since inauguration
Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now higher than at any other point of the war, Ukrainian data suggests.
UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
The UN’s assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are “deeply alarming”.
How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress – and Trump’s presidency
A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year’s crucial midterm elections.
Ion Iliescu: Romania’s first democratic leader with a divisive legacy
His three terms saw the tumultuous birth of modern Romania as it moved from communism to democracy.
Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium
The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people.
Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia
The New South Wales parliament wants to expel Gareth Ward after he was last month found guilty of rape.
Zelensky thanks Trump for ‘productive’ talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Wednesday, as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine looms.
Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record
Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage.